Lesson Plan

Taming Test Jitters Lesson Plan

Students will learn practical strategies to calm their nerves during tests, enabling them to stay focused and perform better.

Managing test anxiety not only improves academic performance but also builds lifelong coping skills for stress.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Breathing Exercise

10 minutes

Step 3

Wrap-Up and Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Taming Test Jitters

Introduce the topic and welcome students. Explain that the session will help them learn how to manage test anxiety with easy, practical strategies.

What is Test Anxiety?

Explain why test anxiety exists and its impact on performance. Invite a few responses from students about their experiences.

Why Manage Test Anxiety?

Discuss with students about why it's important to manage test anxiety and how it helps in school and in life.

Calming Strategies

Introduce the two main strategies they will learn, using simple language and examples.

Guided Breathing Exercise

Demonstrate the breathing exercise following the steps from the Breathing Exercise Guide. Remind students to focus on their breath and to relax.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Recap the key points and encourage students to share one strategy they enjoyed or found helpful. Prompt a brief discussion.

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Activity

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Quiz

Test Anxiety Strategies Quiz

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Taming Test Jitters

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